The Flyers are 14-12-4-3 all-time against the Sharks and 8-7-2-1 all-time in San Jose.

Jakub Voracek has a point in every game the Flyers have scored this season and 19 of 23 games overall.

Vinny Lecavalier is a healthy scratch for the first time in his career. Defenseman Michael Del Zotto is also a healthy scratch for tonight.

Starting Goaltender

Flyers G Steve Mason4-8-2, 2.75 GAA, .916 SV%

Mason, 26, allowed three goals on 24 shots in Friday's 3-0 loss to the New York Rangers in Philadelphia. The Flyers have lost five of his last six starts. In 14 career games against the Sharks, Mason is 6-7-1 with a 2.83 GAA and a .917 SV% and one shutout.

Record: 11-10-4 (26 points)

Standings: 5th in Pacific Division

Last Game: Win - 6-4 v. Ducks (Nov. 29th)

Notes:

The Sharks are 12-1-2-0 against the Flyers since 2002 and 6-1-1-0 in San Jose in that span.

Defenseman Brent Burns is second in the NHL in goals amongst defensemen and third in points.

Joe Thornton is one point away from tying Jeremy Roenick for 40th all-time in points.

Starting Goaltender

Sharks G Antti Niemi8-7-3, 2.57 GAA, .914 SV%

Niemi, 31, allowed four goals on 34 shots in Saturday's 6-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks have lost seven of his last nine starts. In two career games against the Flyers, Niemi is 1-1-0 with a 2.32 GAA and a .918 SV% with one shutout.